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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AF55ZSR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1400cc
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- Expired 20 Dec 2021
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,668 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,668 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,085 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 92,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
25 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,747 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing and rear (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,758 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box corroded
- Oil leak ()
22 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 83,758 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box corroded
- Oil leak ()
4 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,138 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2017 14 Jun 20264 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,138 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
9 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,269 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
30 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
18 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,501 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
2 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
30 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,996 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
2 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,796 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 48,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,732 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2011 14 Jun 202615 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,941 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2010 14 Jun 202624 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 28,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF55ZSR was registered on 2005-10-16
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